Politics & Diplomacy
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani chiefs meet in Riyadh as Erdoğan clarifies Makkah pact
The Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs met in Riyadh to implement the Makkah defence pact as Erdoğan explained that…
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Middle East & North Africa
Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Syria, Iraq, the Gulf, Yemen, Egypt and Libya.
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal as officials foresee renewed strikes
Trump confirms he rejected Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal. Officials cited in a separate report say he expects renewed US strikes…
Politics & Diplomacy
Nearly 100 states and groups back two-state push at UN meeting
A UN meeting of nearly 100 states and organizations renewed calls for a two-state solution and detailed steps on Gaza,…
Politics & Diplomacy
US and Iran explore phased Hormuz deal as blockade remains, sources say
US and Iranian negotiators are considering reciprocal steps on Hormuz navigation and the American blockade, according to people familiar with…
Politics & Diplomacy
US proposes Ukraine-Russia technical talks in UAE, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy says Washington proposed technical-level talks with Ukraine and Russia, possibly in the UAE, but Kyiv is still waiting for…
Politics & Diplomacy
EU calls for Iran ceasefire and Russian de-escalation in Costa’s UN address
António Costa used his UN General Assembly address to call for an Iran ceasefire, safe passage through Hormuz, an end…
Military & Defense
Houthis seize additional Red Sea islands as Yemen fighting expands
Houthi forces have captured additional islands in the southern Red Sea as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces struggle to contain a renewed…
Politics & Diplomacy
Israel and Lebanon plan October security talks in Rome
A further round of US-backed Israeli-Lebanese talks is planned for Rome in October, with border security and Lebanese sovereignty among…
Economy & Energy
Planned Gulf–Iran meeting on Strait of Hormuz is postponed
Diplomatic efforts over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz suffered a setback after a planned Oman meeting was postponed.
Military & Defense
Saudi crown prince and US CENTCOM commander discuss regional escalation
Mohammed bin Salman and Admiral Brad Cooper discussed regional security after renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and rapid changes…
Economy & Energy
Fidan promotes Gulf–Europe corridor through Syria and Turkey
Turkey’s foreign minister has promoted transport and energy links connecting the Gulf to Europe through Jordan, Syria and Turkey.
Military & Defense
Saudi air strikes intensify against Houthis as ground forces struggle near Taiz
Saudi aircraft are striking Houthi concentrations and advance routes while government-aligned ground forces remain under pressure around Taiz.